Latest articles by Mike Prospero
I used the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio to create an Alexa Home Theater — here's how it sounds
You can group Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers to create a surround-sound system with a Fire TV stick. Here's how it works, how much it costs, and how it sounds.
Best drones in 2025
From the best budget drone to the best 360-degree quadcopter, here are my top expert picks based on design, ease of use, camera quality, and flight time.
The best smart plugs in 2025
The best smart plugs can help make your home safer, more convenient, and even save you money.
The gift of (better) music — 12 best headphone and Bluetooth speaker deals under $50
Looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones or Bluetooth speakers for a stocking stuffer? Here are 12 cheap audio gifts under $50
Aura just made it a lot easier to send pictures to its digital photo frames — here's how it works
Aura's new texting feature makes it very easy to get new pictures on its digital photo frames. Here's how it works.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2025
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.
This gadget is like a Wii without the controllers — and my kid loves it
The NEX Playground turns your TV into an interactive gaming device, so your kid doesn’t turn into a couch potato
I’ve been using this smart toaster oven in my kitchen for three months, and it’s become my favorite appliance
The CHEF iQ MiniOven is a pricey toaster oven, but it performs almost all of its functions perfectly, has a great design that’s easy to use and can even be controlled from your smartphone.
5 smart home devices you need to keep your home safe during the holidays
If you're traveling for the holidays, these five smart home devices can help you keep tabs on your house while you're away.
I'm a Lego fanatic — 35 best Black Friday Lego deals starting under $20
The best Black Friday Lego deals, starting at less than $20
These are the best electric scooters we've tested for commutes, hill rides and grocery runs
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.
The best Black Friday coffee maker and espresso machine deals — Keurig, Nespresso, De'Longhi and more
We've rounded up the 15 best Black Friday deals on coffee makers, espresso machines, and Keurigs, so you can save money.
Lego Millennium Falcon Black Friday deal is here — and it's better than Prime Day
This Lego Millennium Falcon Black Friday will save you £210 on this UCS set!
Matter 1.5 update launches with 3 new features, including security camera support
The Matter 1.5 smart home standard has been released, which brings support for security cameras, door and window closures, and energy management.
This AI pet is the cutest thing I ever reviewed — and my cat loves it too
The Moflin is an AI companion robot that reacts to your voice and touch and develops a personality along the way. It’s not cheap, but it’s really cute.
Say basta to the pasta tariff with these 5 pasta maker deals starting at less than $50
A 107% tariff on Italian pasta may cause it to disappear from supermarket shelves. Here are 5 deals on pasta machines so you can make it at home.
Best video doorbells in 2025: Ring, Nest, Arlo and more tested
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.
Best Ring doorbell: Which Ring Video Doorbell should you buy?
Ring's video doorbells offer night vision, motion detection, and two-way communication. But which one is right for you?
The best smart displays
Here are the best smart displays, from Echo Show devices with Alexa to the Google Nest Hub speakers with Google Assistant.
15+ best smart home gifts — editor-approved ideas for every budget
Here are the best smart home gifts for 2025 as selected by our editors.
The best digital photo frames in 2025
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
How to turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell
Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.
Aura Ink review: You’ll swear this ePaper digital photo frame is the real thing
Get the Aura Ink if you’re looking for the best digital photo frame that looks like an actual printed photo. But it’s very expensive, and Aluratek makes a pretty good alternative for $150 less.
